National Association of Manufacturers

Award Winning Insights - From “Know-It-All” to “Learn-It-All”: DuPont & Qnity’s Lean Innovation Culture Journey


Meeting Information

  • When

  • Thursday, October 8, 2026
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EASTERN

  • Where

  • Webinar

Important Notes and Details

    Join us for an interview with thewinners of this year’s IRI Innovation Excellence Award for OutstandingInnovative Culture, Sharlene Williams of DuPont and Lindsey Karpowich of Qnity.In this conversation, you’ll hear how these companies transformed innovationinto a shared cultural commitment—anchored in a learn-it-all mindset,enterprise-wide capability building, and evidence-based decision-making throughLean Innovation. Discover how they’ve scaled innovation across functions,fostered psychological safety, and empowered teams to turn uncertainty intoopportunity. Walk away with practical insights for building a more adaptive,resilient innovation culture in your own organization.

    Speakers:

    Sharlene Williams, Ph.D., PMP, Growth and Innovation Portfolio Leader, DuPont

    Lindsey Karpowich, Innovation Excellence Leader, Qnity

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